68 East 97 Street
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01602-0040Map
Owner of record: Msmc Residential Real
68 East 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Msmc Residential Real. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2018. 2 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 24
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Sep 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at ceiling at fire passage way, section ''east''
Oct 14, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway , shopping carts at east yard.
Sep 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall approx. 5sq,ft. under sink in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling 5 sty northwest apt 22 northeast & northwest rooms. located at apt 22
Jun 29, 1998 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.
Jun 29, 1998
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 4
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
3301.2 safety measures and standards. while responding to a complaint of an unsafe facade operation at a 6-story, with ongoing work at exposure 1. i observed partially covered fire escape openings and dust & de
Aug 28, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
May 22, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide required signage & information on sidewalk shed. noted no sign. missing permit #110332202 missing expiration date 6/11/09remedy: provide sign with required information as per code.
Apr 16, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended 5th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Local law report filed as "unsafe" unsafe condition exists & no safetymeasures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129(d) & 1 rcny 3 2-03(b)(5)(i). remedy: provide safety measures as per bldg code or
Feb 27, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is stone step is spalling under stoop location stoop 1st tread remedy make all necessary repair
Jul 20, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Dec 11, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 8
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 25
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - General
Locks
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 21,288 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,046 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1602 / 40
- Assessed value
- $1,323,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129853, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 68 East 97 Street
Who owns 68 East 97 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Msmc Residential Real.
Does 68 East 97 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 68 East 97 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 68 East 97 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68 East 97 Street?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.